What is the snack category? Top brands, safety considerations, EU + US labeling regimes

Sources: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) + EU Commission DG SANTE · US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) · Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) + Health Canada · last fetched 2026-06-05

What this category covers

The 'snack' category in the ProductGuru index encompasses a wide range of consumer products, including packaged snack foods, such as chips, crackers, cookies, and other baked goods, as well as snack bars and other sweet or savory treats.

These products are subject to various regulations and labeling requirements, which vary by region and country.

Top brands ProductGuru tracks in this category

• Galbusera
• Dolciando
• Selex
• Esselunga
• Conad
• Carrefour
• Pam & Panorama

Key safety considerations

Regulators around the world prioritize the safety of consumers when it comes to snack foods.

The key safety considerations for snack foods include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Snack foods must provide clear and accurate information about their nutritional content, including calories, fat, sugar, and sodium.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of common allergens, such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Snack foods must indicate their country of origin, which can be important for consumers who prefer to purchase products from specific countries or regions.
• Front-of-pack schemes: Some countries have implemented front-of-pack labeling schemes, such as the Nutri-Score in parts of the EU, to help consumers make informed choices about their snack foods.

European Union labeling regime

The European Union has implemented a comprehensive labeling regime for snack foods, which is governed by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Food Information to Consumers, FIC) and Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law).

The key requirements of the EU labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Snack foods must provide clear and accurate information about their nutritional content.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of 14 common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Snack foods must indicate their country of origin.
• Front-of-pack schemes: The EU has implemented the Nutri-Score labeling scheme in some countries, which provides a quick and easy way for consumers to assess the nutritional content of snack foods.

United States labeling regime

The United States has a labeling regime for snack foods that is governed by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR 101 (Food Labeling).

The key requirements of the US labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Snack foods must provide clear and accurate information about their nutritional content.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of 9 common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Snack foods must indicate their country of origin.
• Front-of-pack schemes: The US is currently consulting on the implementation of front-of-pack labeling schemes, which would provide a quick and easy way for consumers to assess the nutritional content of snack foods.

Canada labeling regime

Canada has a labeling regime for snack foods that is governed by the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Food and Drug Regulations.

The key requirements of the Canadian labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Snack foods must provide clear and accurate information about their nutritional content.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Snack foods must indicate their country of origin.
• Front-of-pack schemes: Canada has not implemented a front-of-pack labeling scheme, but manufacturers are encouraged to provide clear and accurate information about the nutritional content of their snack foods.

How to check a specific product

Consumers can check the labeling and safety information for a specific snack food product by:

• Visiting the European Union's RASFF portal to check for recalls and safety alerts in the EU.
• Visiting the US FDA's recall database to check for recalls and safety alerts in the US.
• Visiting the ProductGuru website and searching for the product's EAN (European Article Number) or UPC (Universal Product Code) to access detailed product information, including labeling and safety data.
• Visiting the ProductGuru wiki page for the product to access detailed information about the product's ingredients, nutritional content, and safety data.

Verify on the primary regulator's register

• EU: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) + EU Commission DG SANTE — Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Food Information to Consumers, FIC) + Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law)
• US: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) — Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act + 21 CFR 101 (Food Labeling)
• Canada: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) + Health Canada — Canada Safe Food for Canadians Act + Food and Drug Regulations

Sample products tracked in ProductGuru

• 2000000051646 — product page · wiki view
• 2000000051644 — product page · wiki view
• 2000000050692 — product page · wiki view

Browse all products in this category (snack) →

Same category, other languages

• Deutsch →
• Français →

Disclaimer. This page indexes publicly-published regulatory data from the European Commission, EFSA, ECHA, FDA, CPSC, FCC, EPA, Health Canada, CFIA, and related authorities. It is NOT medical, dietary, or legal advice and NOT a recommendation of any specific product or brand. Regulations change — verify each claim directly with the linked primary source before acting on it. No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is made or implied. Affiliate disclosure (US FTC §255): some pages on this site contain eBay Partner Network links; we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. For personal health or legal concerns, consult a licensed professional.

This page is part of ProductGuru — an index of public regulatory data on consumer products and their categories. It is not medical, dietary, or legal advice and is not a recommendation. Verify every fact at the linked primary regulator before acting on it. Affiliate disclosure (US FTC §255): pages on this site may carry eBay Partner Network links; we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.